ISC Daily News Summary

ISC Daily News Summary 4 September 2018

Building resilience and confidence through outdoor learning

Teaching and learning

Dr Helen Stringer, head of Northampton High School GDST, writes for Tes about the benefits of providing pupils with outdoor learning opportunities.


'Action is needed to tackle children's electronic addiction'

Child welfare

Dorothy MacGinty, headmistress of Kilgraston School, writes for The Times about the importance of having programmes within schools to help combat pupils' "electronic addiction".


'What are parents doing to deal with school fee rises?'

Independent sector

The Telegraph looks at what parents are doing to deal with rises in independent school fees, including buying homes near top state schools. By Adam Williams.


More than 50 new free schools to open in England this week

Academies and free schools

A total of 53 new free schools are set to open across England this week, with the Department for Education pledging to approve a further 110 free schools by 2020. By Jane Clinton, iNews.


What you need to know to teach in an international school

Teaching and learning

Tes details five tips for teaching in an international school. By James Roriston.


'What should Labour's priorities be for its National Education Service?'

Education policy

The Guardian asks a range of education commentators what Labour's priorities should be for its planned National Education Service. By Liz Lightfoot.


Universities UK calls for changes to UK visa system

Higher education

Universities UK wants the Government to let international students stay and work in the country for two years after graduation. By Sean Coughlan, BBC News.


Cognita set for £2bn sale

Independent sector

The Financial Times reports that Jacobs Holding has agreed to buy Cognita - the UK-based group of independent schools - for £2bn. By Javier Espinoza.


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